Holland America Nieuw Statendam First Season Detailed

Due to enter service in December of this year, Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam is currently under construction in Italy. After an inaugural season in the Caribbean, the new Pinnacle class ship will cross the Atlantic and spend the summer Read More …

Solid Viking Value, Quality Continue Evolution, Smartly

Another question asked as we sail comes from Polly & Tim from Denver who will be sailing with Viking Cruises later this year. Should I pre-tip on my Viking cruise like I do on any other cruise? If so, how Read More …

Repurposed For Travel: Kraken Pro Razer Headphones

Once on the cruise ship, we have a high degree of confidence in the ability of cruise lines to take good care of travelers.  But we have to get there first and that often means flying.  After trying a number of Read More …

Repurposed Travel Gear Works For Cruising Too

While it may be hard to believe, there are other ways to travel than by ship.  You will probably die if you attempt this as all forms of travel other than by cruise ship is evil.  Still, those strange forms Read More …

Stress Worm Makes Difficult Travel Situations Better

Cruising is always fun.  Getting there can be stressful and leave your body stressed. Whether traveling to the embarkation port by plane, train, car, boat or on foot, a new stress worm might end up being your favorite travel companion. Read More …

Guide: How To Follow Our Viking Ocean Cruise

You are invited to follow along on our summer sailing with Viking Cruises, a 15-day ocean itinerary titled Into The Midnight Sun.  Look first to ChrisCruises on Instagram feed for daily posts while we travel.  As the name of the Read More …

The Late Delivery Effect: When Cruise Ships Are Not Built On Time

Scenic Cruises recently made an announcement we don’t hear very often: the new ship they are building will not be ready on time.  More commonly reported on this topic: lots of ships across nearly all cruise brands are coming our way Read More …